Monthly Newsletter
GOD'S DIVINE MERCY COUNCIL
Knights of Columbus
God’s Divine Mercy Council #14463
NEWSLETTER
GRAND KNIGHT REPORT
Brother Knights and families,
First, I would like to thank Jim Zbella for two years of excellent
work as your Grand Knight! We have many great
accomplishments due to his outstanding and tireless leadership!
As your new Grand Knight, we have already had a whirlwind of
activity. Just since July 1 st we have had the 4 th of July parade,
5 B’s BBQ, River Fest, and Hometown Days!
Thanks to our ID Drive Chairman, Michael Gach for a very
successful “Tootsie Roll” campaign to benefit the Kendall
County Special Olympics and Equine Dreams! All the “Yellow
shirts” deserve a big pat on the back. God LOVES a volunteer!
OCTOBER will feature Burnt Barrell Social Fundraiser on the
15 th , Bishop’s Burse Banquet on the 18 th , our Recruiting Days at
Donut Sunday on the 26 th and distribution of COATS FOR KIDS on
the 28 th .
NOVEMBER is packed with Distribution of Keep Christ in
Christmas posters on the 14 th , Senior Luncheon at the Beecher
Center on the 18 th , Rudolph Run on the 22 nd and our annual Food
Drive at St. Pat’s on the 22 nd and 23 rd !
I am proud and blessed to be a member of the very busy
God’s Divine Mercy Council #14463
VIVAT JESUS!
Mike Pfeiffer, Grand Knight
CHAPLAIN
We will have a renewed effort including videos on our building
project in October.
To expand Adoration hours, we need more Knights in the night!
Please consider signing up in the evening and early morning
hours.
God Bless.
For Father Matt, Chaplain
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TREASURERS REPORT – John Zitt
God’s Divine Mercy Council #14463
August 2025
Beginning Balance is $23,405.96 with Income of $300.00. ($50.00 Joan Kocher donation,
$190.00 John Neville donation of 50/50, and $60.00 from beverage fees). There were no
expenses for a balance of $23,705.96 minus the Seminarian Fund of $1,021.50. Final balance
in general fund: $22,684.46
4 TH DEGREE REPORT – Mike Pfeiffer
BISHOP ROGER KAFFER ASSEMBLY #3232
Our 4 th Degree Assembly will be marching in the Columbus Day Parade on Monday, October
13. A memorial Mass for all of our departed Knights will be hosted by the Assembly on
Saturday, November 8, at St. Francis Xavier at 4:30. A meal will follow the Mass and Honor
Guard. All Knights are welcome at the annual Open House on December 1. Come and find out
all about the 4 th Degree and enjoy some FREE Pizza!
Next meeting is Monday, October 6. We will meet at the “Grey House”, which is in front of St.
Mary Immaculate Church at 15613 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL. at 6:00 pm.
VIVAT JESUS!
Mike Pfeiffer, PFN
MEN’S CLUB REPORT – Mike Pfeiffer
The 5 th Annual Father Jerry Memorial Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards Banquet was a great
success. Even though the golf was a “rain-out” on August 17, the banquet went on as planned.
We are proud to say there was a profit of over $17,000 from the outing. Thank you for your
generosity! We were able to give parish families $9,000 for Catholic school tuition!
Next Men’s Club meeting will be THURSDAY, October 23, at the parish center, starting at 6:30.
All men of the parish are invited and please bring a friend!
God Bless us all and keep us safe!
Mike Pfeiffer
Secretary, St. Patrick Men’s Club
UPCOMING EVENTS
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GOD’S DIVINE MERCY COUNCIL #14463
Knights of Columbus
203 Beaver St. Yorkville, IL 60560
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Knights of Columbus Distributing Winter Coats to Local Children. Today, 18% of
American children live in poverty. As a result, many families cannot afford to
provide even the basic necessity of a warm winter coat. Putting their faith into
action, Knights of Columbus councils have handed out more than a MILLION
coats to children throughout the United States through their Coats for Kids®
program.
God’s Divine Mercy Council #14463, of Yorkville IL, will distribute coats to needy
families:
WHERE:
203 Beaver St. in Yorkville. This is located right across the street from Kendall
County Food Pantry.
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 28, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
CONTACT:
Grand Knight, Mike Pfeiffer via email at Mike.Pfeiffer@att.net or
Phone (630) 553-1563. Make sure you give boys or girls size when you call.
SIZES:
Toddler sizes, Boys & Girl sizes XS to XL. Adult women’s sizes too for Mom. You
can try on, and if we don’t have your size, we will get one that fits you!
Yorkville is one of 16,000 councils that make up the
world’s largest Catholic fraternal service
organization. Founded in 1882 to assist working
class immigrant Catholics in the United States,
today the approximately two MILLION members of
the Knights put their faith into action through a
broad range of charitable causes nationally and
internationally through financial contributions and
hands on service. Our website is:
https://www.kofcyorkville.org/ .
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Knights Tootsie Roll Drive Update
Thank you to all those who generously supported this year's Tootsie
Roll Drive. (ID Drive)
The Knights of Columbus raised $11,072 for the Kendall County
Special Olympics and Equine Dreams! This breaks our record!
Praise God!
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS - Posters will be distributed on
November 14 and will be due by
December 1, 2025!
Keep Christ in Christmas
(KCIC)encourages councils to prompt their
neighbors to shift from a preoccupation with
materialism to the light of Christ and the
spirit of giving.
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SAVE THE DATES:
JANUARY 17, 2026:
FREE THROW
CHAMPIONSHIP
Autum Creek Elementary School Gym
Registration: 4:30 – 5:30
Competition: 5:30
Awards: Approx. 6:45
JANUARY 18, 2026:
MEN’S RETREAT at LaSalle Manor, in Plano IL. Once again in conjunction
with the St. Patrick’s Men’s Club. Starts at 9:00 am. More detail to come!
VIVAT JESUS!